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Economy & Labor
Let’s Call the GOP Tax Bill What It Is: the “Tax Cuts for Shareholders Act”
Trump's tax plan should be called the “Tax Cuts for Shareholders” Act.
The Global Uprising for a More Equitable and Humane Labor Force
The fury of low wage workers has long fueled worldwide protest.
Research Exposes $16 Billion Bottled Water Industry’s Predatory Marketing Practices
The industry spends billions convincing Americans that bottled water is safer than tap.
The Politically Charged History of the Term “Able-Bodied”
Far from describing a defined demographic group, there is no standard definition that makes a person “able-bodied.”
Fighting for Puerto Rico: The Struggle Against Post-Hurricane Privatization
Puerto Rico needs a vision for the future from the left.
Robert Reich: Morality and the Common Good Must Be at Center of Fighting Trump’s Economic Agenda
President Trump proposes a massive increase in Pentagon spending while cutting funding for Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.
“There’s an Alternative to the Top-Down Capitalist Corporation”: In Conversation With Richard Wolff
CounterSpin interviews Richard Wolff on questioning economic fundamentals.
Tips Are for Servers, Not CEOs
The Trump administration wants servers to hand over nearly $6 billion to their bosses.
Trump Budget Would Undo Gains From Conservation Programs on Farms and Ranches
Funding will be tight for the 2018 farm bill.
Why Are More Cities Divesting From Big Oil? It’s Moral — and Practical
Cities recognize fossil fuel investments don't make sense.